cleaning debris out of torque converter
 

I had a new tranny fail on me which obviously sent aluminum debri all through the system including the torque converter which is new. Is there a way to clean out the converter to get rid of all the debri ?

Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
 

as far as i know.. there isnt... if i were you id get ahold of the ppl u got hte convertor from and talk to them about it

Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
 

It has to be rebuilt... cut apart on a lathe, cleaned out, welded back together, and rebalanced.

Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
 

Thats what i was afraid of. Thanks for the replys.

Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
 

Sure. 2 easy steps.

Step 1. Buy new torque converter

Step 2. Turn in old ruined torque converter as core

Done.

There! that was eeeeezy, eh? ;)

Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
 

if it was mine ,i'd try to flush it out-drill a drain hole of
about 5/16 in the outer edge,then flush through the
neck with solvent while periodicly rotating the turbine
and stator members-once no particles appear,tap the
hole for a thin,allen head 1/8 pipe plug apply good
sealant,install plug,stake or tack weld plug in place:)
Earlier this year had the opposite problem-torque
converter (aftermarket "stall")blew it's thrust bearing
and sent the debris through the tranny,had to drop
the tranny partly dissasemble and muck out the
debris,reassemble and reinstall-all good again:)

Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
 

I wouldnt suggest touching a converter with any sort of cutting tool unless you work at a trans shop

Would you shorten your own driveshaft? Grind down a crank? Same applies here

Re: cleaning debris out of torque converter
 

I would stick with the crank bit lol... seen alot of back yard driveshaft jobs that well lol worked not for me but im just saying on this board I would bet money more than a handfull have made there own